Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (143 Rentals)

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Oakland, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. 55 Milton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $992. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
55 Milton1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$992
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1,030
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom -1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,035
InTown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,045
The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing0A - EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Magnolia Park ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$1,105
Ashley West EndPlan A1BR,1BA$1,130
Freedom Park HeightsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, GA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2B Model at Front Porch in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3BX (Renovated) Model at Westley on the Beltline starting at $1,825 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Bellwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Front Porch2B1BR,1BA$1.11
Westley on the Beltline3BX (Renovated)3BR,2BA$1.48
Skyline ATLThe Piedmont2BR,2BA$1.50
City PlazaGeorgian2BR,2BA$1.50
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom -1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Rivington EAV Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Capitol GatewayProvidence1BR,1BA$1.55
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18
55 Milton1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Atlanta, GA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Oakland Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,140.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $12,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 171 regular apartments in Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $615 which is $11,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

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